Chow Gar Tong Long Gold Coast in Gold Coast, Queensland | School
Chow Gar Tong Long Gold Coast
Locality: Gold Coast, Queensland
Phone: +61 416 120 515
Address: 46 Bailey cres, Southport 4215 Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
Website: http://Www.goldcoastkungfu.com
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25.01.2022 There are very few people that really know this man, as a man and as a Martial person outside of Hong Kong. Like most people who just set about training and keeping to themselves, they at times are subject to criticism from other parties. This is most commonly caused from their own doubt, or the simple fact that master Ng Si Kay refused to teach or help you elevate your training and understanding of the style. Which I can assure you there was good reason. There is one thing... that I can guarantee about this man,is he will only teach those who are loyal to this style, he will never help you if you mix this system. Its not only because of his loyalty towards the style he has spent his life on and formulating a full video history of. Its also the request left to him by his father in-law Late master Ip Shui. For me personally, being a closed door student of master Ng is a pleasure. And his knowledge has lifted my skill set dramatically over the years. Through years of training and investigation I have found him to be the only one left that knows the training from long ago, forms, jongs and weapon sets. What I mean by this statement is, the original way these were played from Master Ip Shuis time. The true format, the original techniques. For this was and still is why I went to Hong Kong in the first place. Paul Brennan Sifu Chow Gar mantis Hong Kong
25.01.2022 Grandmaster Ng Si Kay Here is an exclusive sneak preview of the interview with 77 year old Grandmaster Ng Si Kay of the southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu system in Hong Kong. Grandmaster Ng Si Kay is a direct student and son in law of late Grandmaster Ip Shui. ... In this video you will see his students demonstrating internal methods to take kicks between their legs by raising their testicles inside the body. This is an ancient technique exclusive to the Chow Gar Mantis school, and is taught directly from teacher to student.
24.01.2022 I have been taught and trained by Grandmaster Ng Si Kay these past several years...with and through my master Sifu Paul Brennan.. Firstly, the incredible advantage of his knowledge of the entire system of Chow Gar has raised my power and fighting ability by double at least. My Sifu Paul Brennans ability and Power has exploded since learning from Si Ba Gung Ng Si Kay. I have touched hands with many in Australia and around the world in the past 35 years, of all styles, but pa...rticularly Tong Long, some bragging that their changes to the system are better, some bragging they know more and have improved the system, this is ego talking and a lack of knowledge. If you knew the real system, how it feels, the power, the fighting ability, touch hands with My Sifu or myself you will then understand. The Chow Gar system is complete if you are taught correct. It has everything. Unfortunately most Tong long masters do not and have not been taught the whole system, most know about a third to a half. Then they add, change, mix to add content to sell. This is my observation. Sifu Steven Parrella
24.01.2022 Here is a quick word from the first westerner to train southern mantis style in Australia - Jim Lewis. More to come on this guy! . #ChowGarTongLongKungFu #ChowGarTongLongAustralia #KungFu #SouthernPrayingMantisKungFu #SPMKungFu
23.01.2022 My Sifu Paul Brennan demonstrating one of the highest level training of Chow Gar system. Diu Yam Kung
23.01.2022 Everyone was inspired to work hard tonight after watching Si Ba Gung last night, practising correctly to perfect
22.01.2022 The training from this era is what I train and pass onto my students. The Hong kong people had a strong training program in place long before any outsiders cam...e to train. Today, many make up forms and Jongs then call it the real system. But it lacks true depth, and when tested, it doesnt work. Leaving the student with doubt. Keeping it close to the original source is a must for any system. The last photo is in Kowloon city. That seat we named it the Shaolin bed. Not much room and hard as concrete to sleep on. Spent many nights on that decades later after this photo Paul Brennan Sifu
22.01.2022 Happy 80th birthday from the Gold Coast students, we all wish you many more great years ahead...
20.01.2022 Our school is a specialist traditional training headquarters for Tung Kong Chow Gar Tong Long Pai (East River Chow family Praying mantis Style) Training is hard but effective. We train the most advanced fighting style of Kung fu direct linage from Hong Kong, in this, you must be prepared to train regularly and endure. Nothing good comes easy, and nothing easy is any good. Sifu Steven Parrella
19.01.2022 Another piece of our history from Jim Lewis's 48 years of southern mantis training.
19.01.2022 Sarm Bo Gin - Three step arrow - The first form in our system of Chow Gar Tong Long Kung Fu.... like all forms, this form evolves as your ability evolves over years of practise....
18.01.2022 8th year Anniversary of the Gold Coast Chow Gar Tong Long Kune (school). Flashback to the beginnings and many students are still with us. I hope everyone is still training during this break and ready to push themselves once we can reopen in the near future. SiFu Steve
18.01.2022 Chow Familys Last True Man Standing This story starts in the year of 1957, when a 17-year-old boy by the name of Ng Si Kay was taken to the headquarters of Tun...g Kong Chow Gar Tong Long Pai and the home training ground of Master Ip Shui, who at that stage was in his 40s. And remember, during these times, the 50s through to the 80s, hardened schools were the norm as street fighting and challenges were still in their prime. Master Ip Shuis school was no different, as he himself was taking up challengers regularly, setting a high standard for those who wanted to test themselves against others from his school. Training there was quite the shock for young Ng Si Kay, as even the smallest guy in the training school, which back then was in Malacca street Hung Hom, was incredibly powerful. Making just going there a huge task for a young man. But instead of driving him away, which this system has done to many who tried it, it made him more and more hungry every week. His initial drive was how to develop the heavy bridge that everyone in the room possessed. And once getting it, how to make it smooth and keep it that way. So, each week, each month, year in and year out he trained. His focus was much to his fathers pleasure, as it was his dad that had taken him to meet Master Ip Shui in the beginning due to his wild temperament. By this time it was early 60s, and the young Ng Si Kay had trained most days since he started. But getting closer to Master Ip Shui as it turned out to have brought him closer to Master Ip Shui eldest daughter, with whom he started a courtship and married in late 1966. And within a year, their son Lawrence was born. Healthy, vibrant and ready for life ahead. It was when Ng Si Kays son was born, as it was the first grandson of Ip Shui, things changed. Training became more serious, high level weapons, and open hand sets were now passed onto the young Ng Si Kay. As he had voiced his intention as to one day opening a branch to represent the style under Master Ip Shuis name. As at that stage there was only the main branch in Hung Hom that was running. Setting up another branch in an area like Mong Kok would have made things easier to gather more students. The real gift though, was shown just after Laurence was born, this part of the system back then was and still is a treasure within Chow Family Mantis system. A training format that is still very closely guarded by a very small group within the style. The name of this particular form is Yurng San Gong. The highest-level breathing set of this style. It consists of 108 movements, with some of these being repeated up to 10 times during the form. There are 3 levels to the form, and as the form grows with time, allowing the next 2 levels to be understood. Done at proper speed and movement rotation, the form takes up to 1 hours to perform. The set movements are practised for many reasons, for health in the first level, a needed requirement to open the channels cleanly and correctly. Also, combat and hardening of many parts of the body, to testicle and penis retraction and the later levels. The second level deals with a form of hard body techniques or what some would call Iron shirt. But this level requires the breath to be held whilst being struck, the next level requires a completely different set of training rules. This is referred to as the Diamond Air internal power. The difference is that the body can be struck whilst breathing. This last level requires a large amount of effort, and particular guidance. Overall, allowing the artist to have more of a prepared body for combat. By Winter 1972, the first 17 levels of the system were drawn up by Ng Si Kay and Master Ip shui to enable the branch and headquarters to run in sync. A document that is still being used by master Ng Si Kay today. There are more levels above the first 17, but these have been documented in a different format for safety and preservation of the style. For those who are interested in the past of this style might have seen, old footage of forms or meetings such as birthdays or special events were always videoed by Master Ng Si Kay, as were all of the original forms and weapons played by high students, himself or Grandmaster. Chances are that what gets released onto the web today came from his extensive library of the original format of Chow Family Mantis system. Some of the written forms consist of different Sarm Bo Jin forms, 2 swimming dragon forms, one with ground work the other not, as it was created to soften and open the three hingable section of the arms, whilst being supported by the hardened centre of the torso, 18 Cicada Capturing Hands, Seven Steps Continuity Lock Strike, pole, broad sword and iron ruler, tiger fork and straight sword forms. In the translation there are more open hand and weapon form titles, but I was asked to not mention them today in the letter. As much of the style is kept from the public eye. Right up until the late 80s, Master Ng Si Kay ran a very busy school in the Mong Kok area, as it turned out to be just across the road from the main police branch. So, at that point, the 3 times a day classes were made up of many local police. The same police station that he still runs a weekly class in today. By the end of the 80s though, he had a very good chance to start into a new business venture, a venture that would secure his familys a far greater financial stability. A business venture that he decided to take. Unfortunately, though, the full-time public school had to close. But high-level students were the only ones that had access to Master Ng Si Kay after this period. Master Ng Si Kay only came back into the public training sector when Grandmaster Ip Shui planned to retire, and at that point was called back to the new headquarters in Kowloon city to take over all the private students that Grandmaster had recruited. But once Master Ng Si Kay had established a new public school in the Chow Mantis headquarters, all the old students from Grandmasters time returned. As all of the genuine higher-level parts of this system he teaches openly to the known students. These students know the real past to this style in Hong Kong, and also know where the genuine training can be accessed. This is something the outside world does not really understand. There is also a private group within his schools; as most teachers do, they choose students of good character, good base ability but with very little over-indulged pride. Overly proud people or those who hold themselves with too higher regard will never be chosen to train with such a group. As these people cannot be trusted to protect the integrity of this very interesting system. As it has proven in the past, that these people change the style for personal gain. The only other man other than Grandmaster that I have seen present and watching these classes was Lee Kwan, Grandmasters brother-in-law. For those who dont know of this man, he is the other training partner in the photo shoots in Grandmasters book that was written in the 50s. As he himself knows the high levels air sets that are closely guarded. This group trains 4 times a week training high level air and training sets, whilst some of the evenings of the 4 days and the other three days are spent training the public section of the branches. In total 7 days of classes. A mammoth effort for a man in his 70s. Especially due to the fact that he trains in most of the classes. His devotion and loyalty to his master and this particular style is staggering, and this is why he has such a following in Hong Kong. On a personal note, I have known master Ng Si Kay for nearly 30 years, and was accepted into his private class group some years back now. Something I had been trying to get into for a very long time, as I knew my high-level advancement required learning from this man. Over many years I have been investigating and documenting the original system into English, and during this long period I have heard many good and some bad things about Master Ng Si kay. The good things all turned out true, but the bad things were only created by the insecure people trying to make this man out to be something he wasnt. Ultimately very few people know much about the last part of this style and use made up forms and techniques to achieve what they feel is the right answer, leading to so many forms and hand sets out there. Forms and hand sets that lose value once the student is advanced in not only the training, but in more cases the language and martial culture. Something it seems that is rarely addressed. But people must be aware that the original style has some 300 years of wisdom connected to it, modernising it does not make it better, only weakens it. I, like many in Australia were sent down the wrong passage of learning here so many years ago, for some this is still a new a fresh thing causing many to leave martial practice entirely, which is such a sad thing indeed. So, making things up to sell or fill gaps ultimately hurts people with a genuine martial heart. Master Ng Si Kay is saddened by this because he knows only full well that many of these people with the proper masters would have become a great ambassador for the real system. The skill set and body that is developed from the original training is quite a difficult thing to break or stop in a defence situation. And I will say that several of my Hong Kong brothers are the toughest and most skilful men I have ever trained with. With an internal force that can leave genuine trauma at will. But because of their teacher, a man that puts huge amounts of time into their growth, these guys are some of realest men Ive met to date. And thats saying something coming from Mt Isa. At the end of the day, this style is about self-defence. Yes, there are a considerable number of other principals to be studied and followed. But in the end, its about defending yourself with a true adaptable skill set. And this is a primary thing for Si Ba and they way he teaches his students. Looking good in a demonstration and real-life confrontation are two different worlds. I will give thanks to my Si Ba Ng Si Kay. A true man, a man of martial integrity, direct nature and understanding heart. And also, to my Si Ba Mo Wai Yung for believing in me. Sifu Paul Brennan Australian Representative, Chow Gar Mantis Headquarters, Kowloon City, Hong Kong (
17.01.2022 Chow Family’s Last True Man Standing This story starts in the year of 1957, when a 17-year-old boy by the name of Ng Si Kay was taken to the headquarters of Tun...g Kong Chow Gar Tong Long Pai and the home training ground of Master Ip Shui, who at that stage was in his 40s. And remember, during these times, the 50s through to the 80s, hardened schools were the norm as street fighting and challenges were still in their prime. Master Ip Shui’s school was no different, as he himself was taking up challengers regularly, setting a high standard for those who wanted to test themselves against others from his school. Training there was quite the shock for young Ng Si Kay, as even the smallest guy in the training school, which back then was in Malacca street Hung Hom, was incredibly powerful. Making just going there a huge task for a young man. But instead of driving him away, which this system has done to many who tried it, it made him more and more hungry every week. His initial drive was how to develop the heavy bridge that everyone in the room possessed. And once getting it, how to make it smooth and keep it that way. So, each week, each month, year in and year out he trained. His focus was much to his fathers’ pleasure, as it was his dad that had taken him to meet Master Ip Shui in the beginning due to his wild temperament. By this time it was early 60s, and the young Ng Si Kay had trained most days since he started. But getting closer to Master Ip Shui as it turned out to have brought him closer to Master Ip Shui eldest daughter, with whom he started a courtship and married in late 1966. And within a year, their son Lawrence was born. Healthy, vibrant and ready for life ahead. It was when Ng Si Kay’s son was born, as it was the first grandson of Ip Shui, things changed. Training became more serious, high level weapons, and open hand sets were now passed onto the young Ng Si Kay. As he had voiced his intention as to one day opening a branch to represent the style under Master Ip Shui’s name. As at that stage there was only the main branch in Hung Hom that was running. Setting up another branch in an area like Mong Kok would have made things easier to gather more students. The real gift though, was shown just after Laurence was born, this part of the system back then was and still is a treasure within Chow Family Mantis system. A training format that is still very closely guarded by a very small group within the style. The name of this particular form is Yurng San Gong. The highest-level breathing set of this style. It consists of 108 movements, with some of these being repeated up to 10 times during the form. There are 3 levels to the form, and as the form grows with time, allowing the next 2 levels to be understood. Done at proper speed and movement rotation, the form takes up to 1 hours to perform. The set movements are practised for many reasons, for health in the first level, a needed requirement to open the channels cleanly and correctly. Also, combat and hardening of many parts of the body, to testicle and penis retraction and the later levels. The second level deals with a form of hard body techniques or what some would call Iron shirt. But this level requires the breath to be held whilst being struck, the next level requires a completely different set of training rules. This is referred to as the Diamond Air internal power. The difference is that the body can be struck whilst breathing. This last level requires a large amount of effort, and particular guidance. Overall, allowing the artist to have more of a prepared body for combat. By Winter 1972, the first 17 levels of the system were drawn up by Ng Si Kay and Master Ip shui to enable the branch and headquarters to run in sync. A document that is still being used by master Ng Si Kay today. There are more levels above the first 17, but these have been documented in a different format for safety and preservation of the style. For those who are interested in the past of this style might have seen, old footage of forms or meetings such as birthdays or special events were always videoed by Master Ng Si Kay, as were all of the original forms and weapons played by high students, himself or Grandmaster. Chances are that what gets released onto the web today came from his extensive library of the original format of Chow Family Mantis system. Some of the written forms consist of different Sarm Bo Jin forms, 2 swimming dragon forms, one with ground work the other not, as it was created to soften and open the three hingable section of the arms, whilst being supported by the hardened centre of the torso, 18 Cicada Capturing Hands, Seven Steps Continuity Lock Strike, pole, broad sword and iron ruler, tiger fork and straight sword forms. In the translation there are more open hand and weapon form titles, but I was asked to not mention them today in the letter. As much of the style is kept from the public eye. Right up until the late 80s, Master Ng Si Kay ran a very busy school in the Mong Kok area, as it turned out to be just across the road from the main police branch. So, at that point, the 3 times a day classes were made up of many local police. The same police station that he still runs a weekly class in today. By the end of the 80s though, he had a very good chance to start into a new business venture, a venture that would secure his family’s a far greater financial stability. A business venture that he decided to take. Unfortunately, though, the full-time public school had to close. But high-level students were the only ones that had access to Master Ng Si Kay after this period. Master Ng Si Kay only came back into the public training sector when Grandmaster Ip Shui planned to retire, and at that point was called back to the new headquarters in Kowloon city to take over all the private students that Grandmaster had recruited. But once Master Ng Si Kay had established a new public school in the Chow Mantis headquarters, all the old students from Grandmaster’s time returned. As all of the genuine higher-level parts of this system he teaches openly to the known students. These students know the real past to this style in Hong Kong, and also know where the genuine training can be accessed. This is something the outside world does not really understand. There is also a private group within his schools; as most teachers do, they choose students of good character, good base ability but with very little over-indulged pride. Overly proud people or those who hold themselves with too higher regard will never be chosen to train with such a group. As these people cannot be trusted to protect the integrity of this very interesting system. As it has proven in the past, that these people change the style for personal gain. The only other man other than Grandmaster that I have seen present and watching these classes was Lee Kwan, Grandmaster’s brother-in-law. For those who don’t know of this man, he is the other training partner in the photo shoots in Grandmaster’s book that was written in the 50s. As he himself knows the high levels air sets that are closely guarded. This group trains 4 times a week training high level air and training sets, whilst some of the evenings of the 4 days and the other three days are spent training the public section of the branches. In total 7 days of classes. A mammoth effort for a man in his 70s. Especially due to the fact that he trains in most of the classes. His devotion and loyalty to his master and this particular style is staggering, and this is why he has such a following in Hong Kong. On a personal note, I have known master Ng Si Kay for nearly 30 years, and was accepted into his private class group some years back now. Something I had been trying to get into for a very long time, as I knew my high-level advancement required learning from this man. Over many years I have been investigating and documenting the original system into English, and during this long period I have heard many good and some bad things about Master Ng Si kay. The good things all turned out true, but the bad things were only created by the insecure people trying to make this man out to be something he wasn’t. Ultimately very few people know much about the last part of this style and use made up forms and techniques to achieve what they feel is the right answer, leading to so many forms and hand sets out there. Forms and hand sets that lose value once the student is advanced in not only the training, but in more cases the language and martial culture. Something it seems that is rarely addressed. But people must be aware that the original style has some 300 years of wisdom connected to it, modernising it does not make it better, only weakens it. I, like many in Australia were sent down the wrong passage of learning here so many years ago, for some this is still a new a fresh thing causing many to leave martial practice entirely, which is such a sad thing indeed. So, making things up to sell or fill gaps ultimately hurts people with a genuine martial heart. Master Ng Si Kay is saddened by this because he knows only full well that many of these people with the proper masters would have become a great ambassador for the real system. The skill set and body that is developed from the original training is quite a difficult thing to break or stop in a defence situation. And I will say that several of my Hong Kong brothers are the toughest and most skilful men I have ever trained with. With an internal force that can leave genuine trauma at will. But because of their teacher, a man that puts huge amounts of time into their growth, these guys are some of realest men I’ve met to date. And that’s saying something coming from Mt Isa. At the end of the day, this style is about self-defence. Yes, there are a considerable number of other principals to be studied and followed. But in the end, its about defending yourself with a true adaptable skill set. And this is a primary thing for Si Ba and they way he teaches his students. Looking good in a demonstration and real-life confrontation are two different worlds. I will give thanks to my Si Ba Ng Si Kay. A true man, a man of martial integrity, direct nature and understanding heart. And also, to my Si Ba Mo Wai Yung for believing in me. Sifu Paul Brennan Australian Representative, Chow Gar Mantis Headquarters, Kowloon City, Hong Kong (
16.01.2022 Chow Gar Kung fu kicking ability does not telegraph but has tremendous power. Only correct training in our unique system can train you this way.
16.01.2022 A post from grandmaster Ng Si Kay
16.01.2022 8 years on the Gold Coast...
16.01.2022 Merry Xmas from our Kung fu family to yours! Have a safe and happy new year as we close from 19th of December and start again on the 13th of January. We will only have spots for 5 new students or students returning to training from January.. Get your name down to fill a spot in the new year. We limit our spots to ensure correct Instruction and the best training for all students.. ... Enjoy the break Sifu Steven
16.01.2022 Master Ng Si Kay performing the straight sword form on one of his birthdays. On this occasion he was 77 years young. The original forms name is Joy Fong Gim in... English means the straight sword that chases the wind. This is about 30 % of the form, the rest has been cut out for privacy reasons. You also must remember, that weapons in mantis are intentionally heavy. As is the sword he uses here. Paul Sifu
16.01.2022 8 years training and teaching on the Gold Coast...
14.01.2022 Congratulations on passing the 6th level Martin... 4 plus years ago Martin found this style very hard, difficult, torturous and would give up too easily... but he stuck at it and worked hard every week, Now I am proud to call him my student.... Sifu Steve
13.01.2022 During these shut down times it really makes you appreciate the training... We have a great bunch of hard working students on the Gold Coast, they love their Kung fu and work hard to become better Martial people.. What do you miss about training and how is your home training going? Sifu Steve
12.01.2022 Happy 80th Birthday to the Grandmaster of Chow Gar Tong Long Kung Fu Si Ba Gung Ng Si Kay turned 80 yrs young on the 16th of November 2019 with dinner celebrations in Hong Kong and Kung fu demonstrated with Unicorn Dancing as is tradition for Hakka Martial arts...
12.01.2022 Grandmaster Si Ba Gung Ng Si Kay exclusive interview hosted on Facebook group Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu Sunday 13th September 6pm-7:30pm Brisbane Time - join the group now and be ready for this coming event!!
12.01.2022 Call 0416 120 515 Sifu Steve www.goldcoastkungfu.com
11.01.2022 Martin has been training for just over 3 years, the last 6 months he has worked on his neck conditioning and strength, so I asked him to break a chop stick on the soft part of his neck for the first time.. Martin wont mind me saying this, as his story is an inspiration, when he first started training, he was awkward, not coordinated, gave up easy, had never trained anything before, and found our style very difficult. Honestly did not think he would last 2 sessions. He is now a different person, confident, strong, great will power, great form, very conditioned, and can take punishment with a smile. Good work so far, still much to do.. Sifu
11.01.2022 While holidaying in Thailand ...... I asked this nice Muay Thai fighter to kick my leg for a bit of fun.... he kicked me with his left leg first, Si Mo forgot to film.. So I asked him to do again, he wanted his good leg.. nice guy, sorry about your foot... #experiencethailand #letmehaveago... #chowgar #tonglong See more
10.01.2022 This photo is grandmaster and his wife on his 50th birthday. Each birthday the close students take the master and wife out for dinner. This is a custom that is ...still happening today. To the left of the grandmaster is Lau Wai-keung, Lau Shuis son. Left side behind Lau Wai-keung, one of the original instructors. Right side behind Master Ip Shui is young Master Ng Si Kay.
10.01.2022 This is the beginners form - Sarm Bo gin (3 step arrow) - this is how new students will learn and perform this form for strength, coordination, body control, basic footwork, breathing control plus many other training benefits...
09.01.2022 Each word must be understood, as my Sifu rarely speaks out, but when he does his word is only truth.. I have known him for over 25 years. I have spoken to the late grandmaster Ip Shui, I have asked about past people. I also know the truth. Facts are hard, truth is hard to take, but once you understand, its the next step to the next level. My Sifu does not speak to gain more students, we dont care about money from Kung fu, my Sifu speaks about truth of the people that came... before, he speaks out about the lies that have proliferated this style.. Truth never changes, its only the lies that time reveals.. We care about teaching the system correctly, and no man is better than the system, the system stands, only a large Ego thinks he knows better than.. money corrupts the teaching and learning of the real system. Time to pull your heads in. you are not better, you do not know more than what is presented in the authentic Chow Gar style. Thank you to Si Ba Gung Ng Si Kay, the only person to be true to this system, to the late grandmaster Ip Shui, and thank you to my Sifu for following that exact same path. Sifu Steven Parrella See more
09.01.2022 Si Ba Gung Ng Si Kay answering questions only few hold knowledge to Pt 6
09.01.2022 For everyone who missed the livestream interview with Grandmaster Si Ba Gung Ng Si Kay here is the link https://youtu.be/BEmo6p77bSk Not only was valuable information shared but also historical artifacts were presented. Enjoy!!
08.01.2022 Going through old photos and videos of the last 8 years on the gold coast..
07.01.2022 Our first form Sarm Bo Gin performed better than most adults.. great work... These two kids also surprised me with 10 x advanced Chee Sun Gup push ups!!! amazing
04.01.2022 8 years ago we had our first Xmas Dinner, and i showed my first few students the neck strength for the first time, now they all can do this very easily....
03.01.2022 Congratulations to all the kids on their grading, you all tried very hard and did a great job.. well done - Sifu Steve
01.01.2022 I am Ng Si Kay of Po-on County Canton Province. My family is one of the indigenous families of Nga Tsin Wai Chuen in Kowloon City. I was born and raised in Kowloon City. Since I was young, I have always been an outgoing person, and spent a large time of my adolescence roaming around the city. In 1957, my elder brother introduced me to late Grandmaster Ip Shui, who has become my teacher. Grandmaster Ip Shui was the direct student and successor of late Grandmaster Lau Shui, wh...o was the head of Tung Kong Chow Gar Tong Long Pai. Step by step, I have paved my way with blood and sweat, from beginners, intermediate, advanced, elite and then to being an In-door student. With my Sifus teaching and challengers from outside, I have established my name. In 1963, Grandmaster Ip Shui moved the school to Tak Ku Ling Road Kowloon City, taking in more students under the wing of Chow Gar Tong Long. That was also when I became Assistant Instructor, so as to gain experience of teaching for future branch establishment. During that period, I was also shown high-level forms, weapon forms and basic air training. In 1966, I was blessed with the great fortune of marrying Grandmaster Ip Shuis eldest daughter. After my son was born the next year, my Father-in-law has shown me further internal air training, including the testicle-retraction, the kneeling prayer and Yeurn Sun Gung. In 1969, under the order of my father-in-law Grandmaster Ip Shui, I established the Chow Gar Tong Long Pai Mongkok branch on Tung Choi Street. In 1973, under the order of Grandmaster Ip Shui, Chow Gar Tong Long Pai Mongkok branch was registered under Hong Kong Police Societies Ordinance as Chow Gar Tong Long Ng Si Kay Sports Association. The branch was run solely by myself. At the end of 1973, the school was registered as Tung Kong Chow Gar Mantis Association, and I have been appointed the Chief Instructor. In 1996, I terminated the Mongkok branch. In 1997, I have been recruited by the Hong Kong Police Chinese Wushu Club as Honorary Advisor, and appointed Chief Instructor of Chow Gar Tong Long Fist and Police Unicorn Dance Team until today. In 2004, my father-in-law Grandmaster Ip Shui passed away, and from then till now, I have been following and passing on his teaching in the Kowloon City Headquarters.
01.01.2022 Hi all students With relaxing of Covid19 restrictions we will be opening back to classes as of Monday next week the 5th of July from 6pm Some new changes to our training for 2020. Please read carefully ... 1. New Public Classes Monday and Thursday 2. New class Times 6pm till 8pm 3. Class size reduced to only 20 students Max (Students must train regular) 4. New 8 lesson card $150 (Available once current card finishes) 5. Train 8 sessions straight receive one private class with Sifu. (Private session Tuesday nights) 6. Sifu will let you know when you may grade. 7. Less students, better training I am wanting dedicated students who love this system and would like to train and learn properly. Less students, better quality of student. Sifu Steve Parrella *All students need to contact me to secure your spot in class. Some students will be put on a waiting list as our number will stay at 20 only..
